Free Ultimate Home Inspector Questions and Answers

Question 1

Please indicate, during an inspection, what SHOULD NOT be done in the event of a gas leak:

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Continue with the inspection

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Vacate the home

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Indicate the problem in the inspection report

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Notify all parties and the appropriate authorities

Question 2

Please indicate which of the following is NOT necessary when filling out a report on a home inspection:

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All of the above

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Analysis of geological hazards

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Comments on cosmetic features

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An opinion of property location

Question 3

Please write the following advice about inadequate air ducts when assessing an air conditioning system in a home inspection report:

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You should recommend installation of additional return air ducts, especially in bedrooms.

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You should recommend undercutting all bedroom doors.

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You should recommend installation of additional return air ducts, especially in bathrooms.

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You should recommend installation of additional return air ducts, especially in bathrooms.

Question 4

Please indicate what the following home inspectors ARE NOT needed to mention when inspecting unfinished spaces:

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Temperature

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Ventilation

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Insulation

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Vapor retarders

Question 5

Please indicate the window-related component of the house inspection report that is NOT required to be remarked on:

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The condition of window treatments

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The absence of window panes

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The absence of window screens

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The condition of window screens

Question 6

Please mark what one's report should reflect regarding the absence of rain gutters when inspecting a home's interior:

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There are no rain gutters

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The home's foundation is compromised and there is an absence of rain gutters

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The owner must install rain gutters

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The absence of rain gutters in a code violation

Question 7

Please check the statement that best describes a report written following an examination of a vacant property:

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Pre-closing inspection is recommended.

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Unable to determine the total condition of the electrical system at this time.

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The plumbing system is not available to inspect at this time.

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The plumbing system is not available to inspect at this time.

Question 8

Please mark the appropriate way of giving one's findings to a client after the completion of the home inspection:

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Any of the above

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In a written report

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In a written report including photographs

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Verbally and in a written report

Question 9

Please indicate the component that SHOULD NOT be included in the reports of the house inspections:

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Remaining life expectancy of appliances

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Status of the home as occupied or vacant

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Address of the property inspected

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Weather conditions at time of inspection

Question 10

Please indicate what should be done if rust is found inside the panel close to the wires during the installation of an electrical service:

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One should describe the findings in their report and recommend an electrician examine the panel.

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Nothing should be done as long as the rust is not on the grounding bar.

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One should remove as much of the rust as possible regardless of its location.

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One should touch the wires to make sure they are safe to use.